About Tara Tarantino, DO
Dr. Tara Tarantino is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in Walnut Creek offering Direct Primary Care (a membership-based alternative to traditional insurance-based primary care),
She offers Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), and medical Red Light Therapy for members and non-members seeking pain relief, recovery, preventive care, and overall wellness.
Her practice provides whole-person primary care, preventive medicine, pain management, and wellness services for patients throughout Walnut Creek and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) can improve mobility, relieve musculoskeletal pain, support nervous system balance, and promote functional wellness. Medical-grade Red Light Therapy / Photobiomodulation can support muscle and joint recovery, circulation, skin health, nerve support, inflammation reduction, and cellular healing.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a patient-first approach to healthcare that restores the doctor–patient relationship. Instead of billing insurance for each visit, DPC operates through a simple monthly or annual membership with no copays, deductibles, or hidden fees.
As a DPC member, patients receive:
Direct access to Dr. Tarantino via phone, secure messaging, and video visits
Unhurried appointments, shorter wait times, same-day or next-day visits for urgent needs
One comprehensive annual physical, including an InBody 580 composition scan and EKG when medically indicated
One complimentary Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment session and one Red Light Therapy session each year, with discounts available for ongoing care
In-house injections (including vaccines, vitamin B12, and medications)
Up to 20% off physician-grade supplements
Discounted self-pay rates for labs and imaging
Dr Tarantino is accepting new patients in Walnut Creek and the surrounding Bay Area communities.
Dr. Tara Tarantino is a board-certified Family Medicine physician offering personalized, holistic, and preventive primary care for adolescents through seniors. Her approach emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered medicine, focusing on whole-person wellness, long-term health, and meaningful doctor–patient partnerships.
In 2025, Dr. Tarantino founded her independent medical practice, and in 2026 transitioned to the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. By eliminating insurance-driven barriers, DPC allows for longer appointments, direct access, and evidence-based care tailored to each patient—without the rush of traditional healthcare. This model restores accessibility, continuity, and trust to the practice of medicine.
Dr. Tarantino earned her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her internship at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, and her residency at Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital in Queens. She is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and integrates Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to support comprehensive, whole-person care.
One simple monthly membership gives you full primary care with longer visits, fast scheduling, and direct access to your doctor by phone, video, or secure messages. DPC delivers personalized, high-quality care with no insurance billing, no copays, and no hidden costs.
Now accepting patients in Walnut Creek and the East Bay.
Not concierge medicine:
Concierge = monthly or annual fee + insurance bills, copays, and deductibles
DPC = affordable monthly fee, no insurance billing at all
Why DPC?
More time together means more care handled in-house, fewer referrals, and better coordination when specialists are needed. Membership includes primary care, a comprehensive annual physical with InBody 580 body composition analysis.
Works with insurance:
DPC covers your everyday care; insurance still covers specialists, hospitals, and major events.
Cost-friendly:
Great with high-deductible plans. Fees may be HSA/FSA eligible (check your plan).
WHY PAY FOR DPC WHEN I ALREADY PAY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE?
DPC complements your insurance—it doesn’t replace it. Insurance still covers hospital care, specialists, and major events. Your DPC membership invests in time, access, and savings.
What’s included:
Un-rushed Appointments: A smaller patient panel means 30–60 minute visits when needed and shorter wait times.
Comprehensive Annual Physical: Extended exam with InBody 580 body composition analysis.
Direct Doctor Access: Same- or next-day visits when needed, plus text, phone, or virtual communication.
Wholesale Pricing: Deeply discounted labs, supplements, and imaging when paying cash. I help you choose the most cost-effective option—insurance or cash.
Use Your Insurance When Needed: Continue using insurance for specialists, hospital care, prescriptions, labs, and imaging outside the office.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT): Hands-on treatment for pain, headaches, respiratory issues, stress, and more. Membership includes one complimentary session per year plus discounted additional visits.
Additional Services: Included or discounted services include vaccines, B12 injections, red light therapy, earwax/foreign body removal, and in-office ultrasound (availability and indications may vary).
HOW CAN I MAKE DPC WORK WITH MY FINANCES?
HDHP-Friendly: Use DPC for everyday care and save insurance for major expenses. Some high-deductible plans may pair with DPC under current legislation.
HSA/FSA Eligible: Membership fees may qualify for HSA or FSA reimbursement depending on your plan—check with your benefits provider or tax advisor.
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)?
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is a set of hands-on medical techniques used by physicians to diagnose and treat illness or injury by stretching, massaging, and applying gentle pressure to muscles and joints. By addressing the body’s physical structure, it aims to reduce pain and inflammation while promoting the body’s natural ability to heal across the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems.
Dr Tara Tarantino offers Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Walnut Creek, serving patients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
What are the benefits of OMT?
OMT can be used to treat a wide range of medical conditions including:
Musculoskeletal conditions: back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle tension, and headaches.
Respiratory problems: asthma, sinusitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Digestive problems: constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Circulatory problems: edema and lymphatic congestion.
Pregnancy-associated issues: pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, reduce stress and anxiety, ease labor and delivery.
How much do OMT sessions cost?
DPC Members: Your membership will include one complimentary OMT visit per year (50 minutes, not transferrable, no cash value).
Additional OMT sessions available at a special member rate of $180 per visit (40 minutes).
Membership Add-On: $150 per month for unlimited 30-minute sessions (when appropriate, subject to availability)
Member Monthly OMT+Red Light Add-On: $225 per month (when appropriate, subject to availability)
Non-Members:
Initial visit (60 minutes): $360.47 ($350 with cash/check/Zelle)
Follow-up visits (40 minutes): $236.88 ($230 with cash/check/Zelle)
Ready to experience the benefits of OMT?
What Is Red Light Therapy?
Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation, or PBM) is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to support your body's natural healing processes.
Research suggests PBM may help support:
Tissue repair
Reduced inflammation
Improved circulation
Collagen production
Cellular energy production
Why Our System Is Different
We use the HueLight Full-Body PBM System, a medical-grade device with 17,280 LEDs delivering five clinically studied wavelengths across the full body.
Unlike many consumer panels that provide only one or two wavelengths, the HueLight delivers full-spectrum coverage with medical-grade power for therapeutic dosing in just 15–30 minutes.nlike basic red light panels that offer only one or two wavelengths, the HueLight delivers full-spectrum coverage across your entire body in a single session, with medical-grade irradiance (70–90 mW/cm²) that ensures therapeutic dosing in just 15–30 minutes.
The Nogier Advantage: Precision Pulsing
Precision Pulsing
The HueLight system features programmable Nogier Frequencies, allowing Dr. Tarantino to tailor treatments for goals such as:
Recovery & tissue repair
Pain relief
Nervous system support
Circulation
Stress reduction
How Much Does Red Light Therapy Cost?
DPC Members: $50 per session
Member Monthly Add-On: $100 per month for unlimited 30 minute sessions (when appropriate, subject to availability)
Member Monthly OMT+Red Light Add-On: $225 per month (when appropriate, subject to availability)
Non-Members: $75 per session
Try Red Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation, today! Serving Walnut Creek & San Francisco Bay Area
Ready to experience the benefits of Red Light Therapy?
Weight Management
Losing weight is only one part of improving your health. Sustainable results come from understanding why your body is holding onto weight and creating a plan that works with your metabolism, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Dr Tara Tarantino takes a comprehensive approach that goes far beyond calories and exercise. We evaluate the factors that influence your health, including:
Nutrition and eating habits
Physical activity and strength
Body composition (InBody 580)
Sleep quality
Stress and recovery
Hormonal and metabolic health
Laboratory evaluation
Prescription medications when appropriate
Physician-grade supplements
Accountability and ongoing coaching
Whether you simply need medication management or you're looking for a complete lifestyle transformation with personalized coaching, nutrition, and body composition tracking, we have a program designed to meet you where you are.
Program Options & Pricing
Tier 1 (DPC members only)
Medication Management
Ideal For: Basic medication refills and maintenance
Provider Visits: Every 3 months (30 min)
Monthly secure messaging for medication refills
Nutritional Plan: General lifestyle & nutrition guidance
B12 Injections monthly, as needed
Body Comp Scan: One complimentary InBody 580 body composition scan annually
Additional scans: $20 each
Medication: Brand-name weight management medications through insurance or self-pay (medication cost not included)
Access to discounted HMR meals, shakes, and bars
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Monthly Cost:
Included with your DPC Membership.
$0 additional monthly fee
Tier 3
Compounded + Support
Ideal For: Patients seeking a higher level of medical and lifestyle support, including compounded GLP-1 therapy when appropriate.
Provider Visits: Monthly 1-on-1 coaching visits with Dr. Tarantino
Nutritional Plan: HMR Healthy Solutions OR HMR Decision-Free meal plan
B12 Injections weekly compounded with medication
Body Comp Scan: Monthly InBody 580 body composition scan with progress review
Medication: Compounded Included
Access to discounted HMR meals, shakes, and bars
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Monthly Cost:
Members: Starts at $219+ / Month
Non-members: Starts at $419 / Month
Tier 2
Enhanced Support
Ideal For: Patients who want structured lifestyle coaching, nutrition support, accountability, and body composition tracking—with or without medication.
Provider Visits: Monthly 1-on-1 coaching visits with Dr. Tarantino
Nutritional Plan: HMR Healthy Solutions OR HMR Decision-Free meal plan
B12 Injections every two weeks, as needed
Body Comp Scan: Monthly InBody 580 body composition scan with progress review
Medication: Brand (Commercial)
Access to discounted HMR meals, shakes, and bars
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Monthly Cost:
Members: $50 / Month
Non-members: $250 / Month
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